I Just Want to Shop
By AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
February 1, 2016 1:34pm CST
Sadly, I always get the urge to buy new things when I am not keeping myself busy earning the money to buy new things.
And I can always think of things I really need. I mean that, I don't just want them, I truly need them. At least, most people think these things are essential to everyday life. But then, I have to admit that I don't have these things, and yet, I am still alive. So, maybe I don't need them.
When I actually need something, I find it hard to buy it. There's no joy in buying practical things.
Today I want a shower curtain that is a painting of a street in France and some brightly colored bath rugs. I don't need them. But it would be nice to have a bathroom that was trés jolie.
Do you shop when you need things or when you want them? Do you feel the same joy when you finally get things you need, or when you get things you want?
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35 responses
@Marilynda1225 (83064)
• United States
1 Feb 16
I have a cart filled at Amazon where I place all the things I want and then wait a day or two to see if I still need them.
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@Marilynda1225 (83064)
• United States
1 Feb 16
@Rollo1 my Amazon cart is always full on the save for later part LOL
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
1 Feb 16
Oh, I know how that feels. It is sure to be a situation after Christmas, before we get our finances back together. Occasionally I explode and just go shop.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Feb 16
I sure know how that goes. There are plenty of wants - PLENTY - and there are things that I need but it doesn't go in the "absolutely" need category. So I do a lot of window shopping 
to take care of that fix - sort of. As for the joy of getting practical stuff, well, it's more like the joy that I got a task done.
to take care of that fix - sort of. As for the joy of getting practical stuff, well, it's more like the joy that I got a task done.5 people like this
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@just4him (317250)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Feb 16
I find it hard to spend money on things I need when I have the money. I try to talk myself out of the need, even though I know I need it. So I can relate. As for making it feel good when I finally do spend the money on what I need - yes. I also feel good when I talk myself into getting that one item I know I want and don't need, yet I know that if I don't get it, I will regret it.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
1 Feb 16
Aside from grocery shopping, I do enjoy shopping for just about anything. I love browsing the shops either online or brick and mortar. Because I don't just purchase an item before checking several places so I get the best price!
When I find something for less, it is a thrill for me.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
4 Feb 16
@Rollo1 Grocery shopping online would be something I would love for my clients to do. If they could have the entire order ready for me to pick up rather than hunting down an item that I've never purchased before that would save me a lot of time!
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Feb 16
lol I do need lots of things here in Florida. It is funny how it may take a couple weeks to realize that some things you take for granted are missing. My husband just informed me this morning that we need bamboo tongs to remove toast from our toaster. We have some in Connecticut and yes it is better than sticking a knife in!! Do I get joy from that no, I got joy from buying the decor at Hobby Lobby for my kitchen!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Feb 16
@Rollo1 It works really great and I found out that Publix doesn't have it today, bummer. I guess I need a kitchen store.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Feb 16
I mood shop, it's hard not to eat or buy things to feel better.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
2 Feb 16
It doesn't feel good when you can't.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
6 Feb 16
@Rollo1 It's about the way it goes thou i think.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
1 Feb 16
I am finished with shopping. I never really liked it at all. I don't mind buying though. So I do most of everything online. It cuts down on the shopping and lets me buy with less pain.
I don't buy much anymore, since I prefer to have open space rather than stuff.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
3 Feb 16
@Rollo1 Okay. But for me, shopping is a chore. It involves driving around, looking at what is offered, until finally, if I am lucky, finding what I want and buy it. With online "shopping", the driving and most of the looking can be avoided.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
1 Feb 16
Sometimes I shop (buy things) because I feel I need a pick me up.i can always justify a purchase.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Feb 16
I find it hard to buy things too. I always end up saving the money incase the kids need something.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
2 Feb 16
I hate shopping and only do it when I need something. That bathroom set sounds lovely and if I was bored with the set I bought 10 yeas ago when we bought the house, I might think about that...
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
3 Feb 16
@Rollo1 I know what you mean, I don't want to renovate my dusty green bathroom tile either...
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
2 Feb 16
While it is practical to buy just wha you need there is an inexplicable joy in buying what you want.
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